US20040081518A1 - Yieldable prop - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to mine roof props and, more particularly, to a yieldable mine roof prop having two telescoping conduits and a clamp assembly.
- a mine roof support system having two yielding props connected to one another by a support cross member is known.
- the yieldable props in the known mine roof support system each include a clamp assembly which includes a clamp having a first split conduit, a second split conduit, at least one U-shaped bolt, an arch-shaped brace, and internally threaded nuts.
- the present invention generally includes a yieldable prop having a first end and a second end and includes a first hollow conduit, a second conduit slidably received in the first hollow conduit, a clamp assembly positioned adjacent to the first hollow conduit and the second conduit, and at least one handle connected to the first hollow conduit or the second conduit and the clamp assembly.
- the prop further includes a bearing plate positioned at the first and/or second end of the yieldable prop, wherein the bearing plate defines a planar shape, a volcano shape, a C- or I-cross sectional shape, or some other suitable shape.
- the first conduit has a first length
- the second conduit has a second length
- the first and second lengths are chosen as a function of seam height and desired overlap of the first and second conduits.
- the clamp assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first split conduit defining a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a second split conduit defining a second inner surface and a second outer surface, at least one U-shaped bolt having a U-shaped portion and two threaded legs, and a brace defining first and second leg orifices. Threaded nuts are also included, wherein the internally threaded nuts are individually received on a respective threaded leg and are torqued to approximately 300 foot pounds.
- the first split conduit may further include friction members along the first inner surface, wherein the friction members are tack welds.
- Second and third embodiment assemblies may include a wedge and a wedge housing or one or more compressible sleeves.
- the prop may contain a visual tension indicator, such as a chain connected to the first hollow conduit or the second hollow conduit, and one of the bearing plates.
- a jack assembly may be positioned adjacent to the first hollow conduit and the second hollow conduit, the jack assembly including a jack body having a first jack end, a second jack end, a fluid inlet opening, and a piston having a plunger and a piston arm. The plunger is connected to one end of the piston arm and the plunger is housed in the jack body.
- a second clamp assembly is positioned at the second jack end of the jack body and a base defining a first partial orifice is positioned at the other end of the piston arm, opposite the plunger.
- a guide defining a second partial orifice is positioned adjacent to the first jack end of the jack body.
- An alternate jack assembly may include a stock base, a dowel connected to the stock base, a manual ratchet jack attached to the dowel, and a stock head connected to the manual ratchet jack.
- the second clamp assembly includes a housing, a wedge, a bolt, and a nut.
- the housing is positioned around the first conduit, and the wedge is attached to an external surface of the second conduit.
- the wedge is configured to engage the housing to prevent the second conduit from further entering the first conduit.
- the housing is preferably generally C-shaped having a pair of parallel legs extending from opposed ends of the housing. Each leg includes a bolt opening configured to receive a bolt therethrough. A nut is received on the bolt and is torqued accordingly.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a first embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded top perspective view of a first clamp assembly according to the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first clamp assembly shown in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a first embodiment jack assembly
- FIG. 5 is a top view of a jack clamp shown in FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective side view of the first embodiment yieldable prop shown in FIG. 1 with the first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 4 removably attached thereto;
- FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the first embodiment yieldable prop and first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of the first embodiment yieldable prop and first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 7;
- FIG. 9 is a side perspective view of one end of the first embodiment yieldable prop shown in FIG. 1, wherein the two conduits are telescoped together;
- FIG. 10 is partial cross-sectional view of a second embodiment yieldable prop and a second embodiment clamp assembly according to the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of a commercially available jack assembly
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of a second embodiment guide
- FIG. 13 is a partial top view of the second embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 11 fitted with the second embodiment guide shown in FIG. 12 and an offset handle;
- FIG. 14 is a partial top view of a second embodiment base
- FIG. 15 is a plan view of a third embodiment clamp assembly
- FIG. 16 is cross-sectional side view of a third embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention.
- FIG. 16 a is a cross-sectional side view of a wedge shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 16 b is a cross-sectional side view of a housing shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 17 a is a side view of another embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention.
- FIG. 17 b is a partial perspective view of the yieldable prop shown in FIG. 17 a;
- FIG. 18 a is a cross-sectional top view of a wedge shown in FIG. 17 a;
- FIG. 18 b is a cross-sectional side view of a wedge shown in FIG. 18 a;
- FIG. 19 a is a cross-sectional top view of a housing shown in FIG. 17 a;
- FIG. 19 b is a cross-sectional side view of a housing shown in FIG. 19 a ;
- FIG. 19 c is a cross-sectional end view of a housing shown in FIG. 19 a.
- a yieldable prop 10 has a first end 12 , a second end 14 , a first conduit 16 , a second conduit 18 , a first clamp assembly 20 , at least one handle 22 , and optional first and second bearing plates 24 , 26 .
- the first conduit 16 is preferably a cylindrical hollow pipe, such as a nominal three and one-half inch schedule 40 pipe, a nominal three inch schedule 40 pipe, a nominal three inch schedule 80 pipe, or a two and one-half inch schedule 40 pipe, defining a first outer surface 28 and a first inner surface 30 , with the first inner surface 30 further defining a first inner diameter 32 , and a first hollow cavity 34 .
- the second conduit 18 is preferably also a cylindrical hollow or solid pipe having a second outer surface 36 which defines a second outer diameter 38 .
- Both the first and second conduits 16 , 18 are each preferably made from metal, such as steel, having a wall thickness of approximately 1 ⁇ 8 to 3 ⁇ 4 inch.
- the handle 22 is preferably attached to the first clamp assembly 20 and the first conduit 16 to help prevent the clamp assembly 20 and the prop 10 from becoming disassembled during shipping or handling.
- the second conduit 18 is slidably positioned in the first hollow cavity 34 defined by the first conduit 16 in a telescoping relationship. Therefore, the second outer diameter 38 of the second conduit 18 is less than the first inner diameter 32 of the first conduit 16 .
- first length L 1 and a second length L 2 should be selected as a function of seam height to obtain maximum benefits and allow for maximum overlap of the first conduit 16 and second conduit 18 when the conduits are fully nested together.
- the first clamp assembly 20 is positioned adjacent to the second outer surface 36 of the second conduit 18 .
- the first clamp assembly 20 preferably includes a first split conduit 40 defining a first split inner surface 42 and a first split outer surface 44 , a second split conduit 46 defining a second split inner surface 48 and a second split outer surface 50 , and at least one bolt 52 having an outer surface compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used. Because cylindrically-shaped conduits are shown, the bolt 52 has a U-shaped portion 54 and two threaded legs 56 .
- a brace having an outer surface compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used, such as an arch-shaped brace 58 defines first and second leg orifices 60 , 62 (FIG.
- the first split conduit 40 and the second split conduit 46 are each preferably made from metal, such as steel, having a thickness of approximately 1 ⁇ 8 to 3 ⁇ 4 inch.
- the U-shaped bolt or bolts 52 , the arch-shaped brace 58 , and the internally threaded nuts 64 are also preferably made from metal or other suitable material.
- first split inner surface 42 of the first split conduit 40 and the second split inner surface 48 of the second split conduit 46 are each respectively positioned partially around the second outer surface 36 of the second conduit 18 .
- the U-shaped portion 54 of the U-shaped bolt or bolts 52 is positioned adjacent to the first split outer surface 44 of the first split conduit 40 .
- Each threaded leg 56 of each U-shaped bolt 52 extends through the respective first or second leg orifices 60 , 62 defined by the arch-shaped brace 58 .
- the U-shaped portion 54 of the U-shaped bolt 52 exerts a force on the first split conduit 40
- the arch-shaped brace 58 exerts a force on the second split conduit 46
- the first and second split conduits 40 , 46 each exert a force on the second outer surface 36 defined by the second conduit 18 .
- the first clamp assembly 20 is a combination of pieces, the first clamp assembly 20 can be vibrated loose during shipping.
- the U-shaped portion 54 of the U-shaped bolt or bolts 52 is tack welded 66 or otherwise attached to the first split conduit 40 .
- a handle 22 may also be tack welded 66 or otherwise connected to both the first conduit 16 and the clamp assembly 20 .
- the first and second bearing plates 24 , 26 may be flat plates ( 26 ) welded to opposing ends of the yieldable prop 10 or non-attached, self-seating dome or volcano-type plates ( 24 ), which adjust for an uneven mine roof or mine tunnel floor or any combination herein described.
- Other types of bearing devices may also be used.
- a C-shaped channel can be used to abut a roof beam.
- the readily detachable dome or volcano-type plates are advantageous because they allow the prop 10 to be easily dragged or otherwise handled within the cramped confines of a mine tunnel. Weight of the prop 10 is also reduced.
- a jack assembly 68 is used to adjust the overall height or length of the yieldable prop 10 .
- One suitable jack assembly 68 is shown in FIG. 4.
- the jack assembly 68 generally includes a jack body 70 having a first jack end 72 and a second jack end 74 , a piston 76 having a plunger 78 and a piston arm 80 , a jack clamp 82 , a base 84 defining a first partial orifice 86 , and a guide 88 defining a second partial orifice 90 .
- the jack body 70 has a fluid inlet opening 92 and further houses the plunger 78 of the piston 76 .
- the piston arm 80 is partially housed in the jack body 70 and partially extends away from the second jack end 74 of the jack body 70 .
- the guide 88 is positioned adjacent to the first jack end 72 of the jack body 70 .
- the base 84 is positioned at the other end of the piston arm 80 , opposite the plunger 78 .
- the second clamp assembly 82 is positioned on the piston arm 80 adjacent to the second jack end 74 of the jack body 70 .
- the piston 76 is pneumatically or hydraulically driven.
- the piston arm 80 extends away from the jack body 70 .
- the piston arm 80 retracts into the jack body 70 .
- FIG. 5 shows the jack clamp 82 in greater detail.
- the jack clamp 82 may include a clamp plate 94 , a pivot arm 96 , a pivot pin 98 , a hook 100 , a second handle 102 , and a latch bar 104 .
- the clamp plate 94 defines a clamp orifice 106 which, referring also to FIG. 4, receives the second jack end 74 of the jack body 70 and permits the piston arm 80 to pass through the clamp plate 94 .
- the clamp plate 94 further defines one section 108 of a partial second conduit orifice 110 .
- the pivot arm 96 pivotally connected to the clamp plate 94 via the pivot pin 98 , defines another section 112 of the partial second conduit orifice 110 .
- the hook 100 is attached to the pivot arm 96
- the second handle 102 is pivotally attached to the clamp plate 94
- the latch bar 104 is connected to the second handle 102 .
- the latch bar 104 moves in a second direction, indicated by arrow A 2 , which allows the latch bar 104 to clear the hook 100 .
- This allows the pivot arm 96 to pivot in the third or fourth directions, as indicated by arrows A 3 and A 4 , about pivot pin 98 .
- the latch bar 104 can be positioned in engagement with the hook 100 , and the second handle 102 may be moved in a fifth direction, indicated by arrow A 5 , thus releasably clamping the second clamp assembly 82 around the second conduit 18 .
- the yieldable prop 10 is positioned horizontally on a support surface 114 , such as a mine tunnel floor.
- the jack assembly 68 is then removably connected to the yieldable prop 10 via the jack clamp 82 .
- the guide 88 partially encompasses the first conduit 16 .
- the base 84 is positioned adjacent to the second bearing plate 26 .
- the yieldable prop 10 is then lifted into a perpendicular orientation with respect to the support surface 114 . It is noted that the installation position of the yieldable prop 10 may be reversed, such that the first bearing plate 24 is positioned adjacent to the support surface 114 .
- the second bearing plate 26 may be positioned adjacent to the support surface 114 .
- Pressurized fluid such as pneumatic or hydraulic fluid
- the pressurized fluid forces the piston arm 80 away from the jack body 70 and telescopes the first conduit 16 along the second conduit 18 .
- a chain C having a predetermined length may be attached to the first conduit 16 and to the bearing plate 26 to indicate a desired extension length.
- the threaded nuts 64 are then torqued to approximately 300 foot pounds.
- the torquing of the threaded nuts 64 clamps the first and second split conduits 40 , 46 (FIGS. 3 and 4) around the second conduit 18 and temporarily prevents the second conduit 18 from telescoping back inside the first conduit 16 .
- the jack assembly 68 can be removed by moving the second handle 102 of the jack clamp 82 in the manner previously discussed above, such that the latch bar 104 can clear the hook 100 and the pivot arm 96 can be pivoted away from the clamp plate 94 (FIG. 5). Once tensioned, the yieldable prop 10 will retain its original tension until a compression or loading force acts on the yieldable prop 10 .
- the clamp assembly 20 will slip and the second conduit 18 will gradually telescope back into the first conduit 16 . Further compression of the yieldable prop 10 may drive the first conduit 16 into the first clamp assembly 20 . At this point, further loading may begin to buckle the first and second conduits 16 , 18 or split the first conduit 16 .
- the buckling of the first and second conduits 16 , 18 can be postponed by making the first conduit 16 and the second conduit 18 substantially overlap one another. During testing, it was observed that buckling may occur at a point along the first conduit 16 , where there was not an overlap of the first conduit 16 and the second conduit 18 . Also, increasing wall thickness of the first and second conduits 16 , 18 may help to retard buckling of the yieldable prop 10 .
- a second embodiment yieldable prop 10 a is generally shown in FIG. 10.
- the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, with like reference numerals indicating like parts and the previous discussion regarding bearing plates herein incorporated in its entirety.
- one difference between the first embodiment yieldable prop 10 and the second embodiment yieldable prop 10 a is that the first clamp assembly 20 is removed and replaced with a generally cylindrically-shaped collar 116 and one or more collapsible inserts 118 a , 118 b positioned between the first conduit 16 and the second bearing plate 26 or, conversely, between the second conduit 18 and first bearing plate 24 if the prop 10 a is reversed.
- the collar 116 may have the same outer diameter as the inserts 118 a , 118 b or have an outer diameter which is greater than the outer diameter of the inserts 118 a , 118 b.
- the second embodiment yieldable prop 10 a is designed to be adjustable in the A 6 direction, as shown in FIG. 10.
- the yieldable prop 10 a is preferably made at a predetermined overall length which is dependent upon the distance between a mine roof and a mine floor. For the purpose of example only, a six foot high mine passageway may require a five foot, eight inch prop 10 a .
- a handle 22 may be added to the first conduit 16 and a bearing plate 26 .
- the bearing plates 24 , 26 may be removable so that the handle 22 may also be connected to the insert 118 b.
- the force of the compression load is generally transferred to the compressible material 120 , the bearing plates 24 , 26 , the first conduit 16 , the second conduit 18 , and the collar 116 .
- the collar 116 exerts a force against the insert or inserts 118 a , 118 b.
- the collar 116 is preferably made from a durable material, such as steel.
- the insert or inserts 118 a , 118 b are preferably each made from one gauge of steel having a predetermined yield value or different gauges of steel each having individual predetermined yield values. Therefore, the inserts 118 a , 118 b will resist compression until the compression load exceeds the structural endurance of the insert 118 a , 118 b . As shown in FIG. 10, inserts 118 a , 118 b can be made from the same gauge steel and will therefore yield in a similar manner. Inserts 118 a , 118 b may also be integrally formed.
- insert 118 a can be made from a thinner gauge material than insert 118 b . In this configuration, insert 118 a will compress before insert 118 b .
- a commercially available jack assembly 122 is shown in FIG. 11 and is modified in FIGS. 12 - 14 .
- the jack assembly 122 is preferably a manual jack-type support, such as the Model A9225 commercially available from SIMPLEX, Broadview, Ill. and herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- the jack assembly 122 generally includes a stock base 122 a , a dowel 122 b connected to the stock base 122 a , a manual ratchet jack 122 c attached to the dowel 122 b , and a stock head 122 d connected to the manual ratchet jack 122 c .
- the jack assembly 122 is used primarily with the first embodiment yieldable prop 10 , subject to the modifications shown generally in FIGS. 12 - 14 .
- FIG. 12 shows a second guide 88 a defining a post receiving orifice 124 and the second partial orifice 90 .
- the second guide 88 a replaces the stock head 122 d which is included with the Model A9225 support, with the partial orifice 90 receiving the first conduit 16 .
- a handle 126 is also offset at an angle ⁇ with respect to centerline CL, instead of being substantially aligned with centerline CL.
- the second embodiment base 84 a also defines a post receiving orifice 124 and a first partial orifice 86 .
- the second embodiment jack assembly which is herein defined as the combination of the modified jack assembly 122 , the second guide 88 a , and the second embodiment base 84 a , is raised and lowered by the manual ratchet jack 122 c .
- the operation of the second embodiment jack assembly is used for substantially the same purpose as the first embodiment jack assembly discussed above, namely, the expanding of the prop 10 .
- a hook and latch strap may be used to temporarily secure the second embodiment jack assembly to the prop 10 .
- a first split conduit 40 a defining a first split inner surface 42 a and a first split outer surface 44 a and a second split 46 a conduit defining a second split inner surface 48 a and a second split outer surface 50 a can also be used with the first and second split inner surfaces 42 a , 48 a having friction members 128 , such as tack welds, attached thereto.
- friction members 128 such as tack welds
- a wedge and housing combination 130 can also be used to provide predetermined loading.
- the wedge 132 is preferably a hollow cylindrical member having a height WH and a tapered outer diameter tapering to a base level outside diameter.
- the wedge 132 is attached to the external surface of the second conduit 18 by hardened threads, friction, clamping, welding, or other suitable method.
- the housing 134 shown in detail in FIG. 16 b , has a substantially static outer diameter, but includes an inner diameter that tapers to an intermediate internal diameter.
- a lip 136 is defined at the base level inner diameter of the housing 134 , wherein the lip 136 and tapered inner diameter of the housing 134 define a race 138 that receives the wedge 132 . Adjacent to the race 138 , the housing 134 defines an internal cavity IC that receives second conduit 18 . The housing 134 is positioned immediately adjacent to one end of the first conduit 16 , and when adjusted to the desired height, prevents the second conduit 18 from substantially further entering the first conduit 16 .
- the housing 134 exerts a force on the wedge 132 and retards movement of the second conduit 18 with respect to the first conduit 16 .
- FIG. 17 Another embodiment yieldable prop 10 b is generally shown in FIG. 17. This embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, with like reference numerals indicating like parts and the previous discussion regarding bearing plates herein incorporated in its entirety.
- first clamp assembly 20 is replaced with a second clamp assembly 220 .
- the second clamp assembly 220 is positioned adjacent to the second outer surface 36 of the second conduit 18 .
- a ring 222 is slidably positioned around the second conduit 18 .
- the handle 22 is attached to the first hollow conduit 16 and the ring 222 to help prevent the second clamp assembly 220 and the prop 10 from becoming disassembled during shipping or handling.
- the second clamp assembly 220 includes a housing 224 , a wedge 226 , a bolt 228 , and a nut 230 .
- the housing 224 is positioned on top of and/or around the first conduit 16 adjacent to one end 232 of the first conduit 16 .
- the wedge 226 engages or is attached to the second outer surface 36 of the second conduit 18 .
- the wedge 226 is configured to engage the housing 224 to prevent the second conduit 18 from further entering the first conduit 16 , as discussed above.
- the wedge 226 may be configured as the wedge 132 discussed above.
- the wedge 226 is a two piece constriction including a first wedge member 234 and a second wedge member 236 .
- the first wedge member 234 and the second wedge member 236 form a generally hollow cylindrical member having a tapered outer diameter.
- the first wedge member 234 and the second wedge member 236 are attached to the outer surface 36 of the second conduit 18 by clamping, welding, friction (from the housing 224 ), or other suitable method.
- the wedge 226 preferably includes a threaded inner surface 238 .
- the threaded form 238 improves the grip of the wedge 226 on the second conduit 18 .
- the housing 224 has an inner surface 240 compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used. Because cylindrically-shaped conduits are typically used (as shown in the drawings), the housing 224 is preferably generally C-shaped with opposed ends 242 . A pair of parallel legs 244 extend from the opposed ends 242 of the housing 224 . Each leg 244 includes a bolt opening 246 configured to receive the bolt 228 therethrough. The nut 230 is received on the bolt 228 and may be torqued to a calibrated load. The bolt openings 246 may include recesses 246 a for the seating of a bolt head 228 a and/or the nuts 230 . The calibrated load is determined by a calibration curve plotting nut torque to load (residual or maintained). The second clamp assembly 220 will not maintain 100% of the applied load to the housing 224 and wedge 226 .
- the second clamp assembly 220 is a combination of pieces, the second clamp assembly 220 can be vibrated loose during shipping.
- a ring tie 250 is removably positioned between the ring 222 and the second clamp assembly 220 to hold the wedge 226 in an engaged relationship with the housing 224 .
- the prop 10 may be set by hand. Alternatively, to install the prop 10 , a jack assembly 68 , 122 as discussed hereinabove or another conventional jack assembly may be used. A jack interface 252 is connected to either the first conduit 16 or the second conduit 18 . The jack interface 252 may be a ring configured to interact with the jack assembly.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application bearing Ser. No. 10/371,377 filed Feb. 21, 2003 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Applications bearing Serial Nos. 60/359,089, filed Feb. 22, 2002; 60/398,290, filed Jul. 24, 2002; and 60/402,281, filed Aug. 9, 2002.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to mine roof props and, more particularly, to a yieldable mine roof prop having two telescoping conduits and a clamp assembly.
- 2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
- A mine roof support system having two yielding props connected to one another by a support cross member is known. The yieldable props in the known mine roof support system each include a clamp assembly which includes a clamp having a first split conduit, a second split conduit, at least one U-shaped bolt, an arch-shaped brace, and internally threaded nuts.
- The present invention generally includes a yieldable prop having a first end and a second end and includes a first hollow conduit, a second conduit slidably received in the first hollow conduit, a clamp assembly positioned adjacent to the first hollow conduit and the second conduit, and at least one handle connected to the first hollow conduit or the second conduit and the clamp assembly. The prop further includes a bearing plate positioned at the first and/or second end of the yieldable prop, wherein the bearing plate defines a planar shape, a volcano shape, a C- or I-cross sectional shape, or some other suitable shape.
- The first conduit has a first length, the second conduit has a second length, and the first and second lengths are chosen as a function of seam height and desired overlap of the first and second conduits. The clamp assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first split conduit defining a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a second split conduit defining a second inner surface and a second outer surface, at least one U-shaped bolt having a U-shaped portion and two threaded legs, and a brace defining first and second leg orifices. Threaded nuts are also included, wherein the internally threaded nuts are individually received on a respective threaded leg and are torqued to approximately 300 foot pounds.
- The first split conduit may further include friction members along the first inner surface, wherein the friction members are tack welds. Second and third embodiment assemblies may include a wedge and a wedge housing or one or more compressible sleeves. The prop may contain a visual tension indicator, such as a chain connected to the first hollow conduit or the second hollow conduit, and one of the bearing plates. A jack assembly may be positioned adjacent to the first hollow conduit and the second hollow conduit, the jack assembly including a jack body having a first jack end, a second jack end, a fluid inlet opening, and a piston having a plunger and a piston arm. The plunger is connected to one end of the piston arm and the plunger is housed in the jack body. A second clamp assembly is positioned at the second jack end of the jack body and a base defining a first partial orifice is positioned at the other end of the piston arm, opposite the plunger. A guide defining a second partial orifice is positioned adjacent to the first jack end of the jack body.
- An alternate jack assembly may include a stock base, a dowel connected to the stock base, a manual ratchet jack attached to the dowel, and a stock head connected to the manual ratchet jack.
- Another embodiment of the present invention is similar to that described above except that the first clamp assembly is replaced with a second clamp assembly. The second clamp assembly includes a housing, a wedge, a bolt, and a nut. The housing is positioned around the first conduit, and the wedge is attached to an external surface of the second conduit. The wedge is configured to engage the housing to prevent the second conduit from further entering the first conduit.
- The housing is preferably generally C-shaped having a pair of parallel legs extending from opposed ends of the housing. Each leg includes a bolt opening configured to receive a bolt therethrough. A nut is received on the bolt and is torqued accordingly.
- FIG. 1 is a side view of a first embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is an exploded top perspective view of a first clamp assembly according to the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first clamp assembly shown in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a first embodiment jack assembly;
- FIG. 5 is a top view of a jack clamp shown in FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective side view of the first embodiment yieldable prop shown in FIG. 1 with the first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 4 removably attached thereto;
- FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the first embodiment yieldable prop and first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 6;
- FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of the first embodiment yieldable prop and first embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 7;
- FIG. 9 is a side perspective view of one end of the first embodiment yieldable prop shown in FIG. 1, wherein the two conduits are telescoped together;
- FIG. 10 is partial cross-sectional view of a second embodiment yieldable prop and a second embodiment clamp assembly according to the present invention;
- FIG. 11 is a side view of a commercially available jack assembly;
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of a second embodiment guide;
- FIG. 13 is a partial top view of the second embodiment jack assembly shown in FIG. 11 fitted with the second embodiment guide shown in FIG. 12 and an offset handle;
- FIG. 14 is a partial top view of a second embodiment base;
- FIG. 15 is a plan view of a third embodiment clamp assembly;
- FIG. 16 is cross-sectional side view of a third embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention;
- FIG. 16a is a cross-sectional side view of a wedge shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 16b is a cross-sectional side view of a housing shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 17a is a side view of another embodiment yieldable prop according to the present invention;
- FIG. 17b is a partial perspective view of the yieldable prop shown in FIG. 17a;
- FIG. 18a is a cross-sectional top view of a wedge shown in FIG. 17a;
- FIG. 18b is a cross-sectional side view of a wedge shown in FIG. 18a;
- FIG. 19a is a cross-sectional top view of a housing shown in FIG. 17a;
- FIG. 19b is a cross-sectional side view of a housing shown in FIG. 19a; and
- FIG. 19c is a cross-sectional end view of a housing shown in FIG. 19a.
- As shown in FIG. 1, a
yieldable prop 10 according to the present invention has afirst end 12, asecond end 14, afirst conduit 16, asecond conduit 18, afirst clamp assembly 20, at least onehandle 22, and optional first andsecond bearing plates first conduit 16 is preferably a cylindrical hollow pipe, such as a nominal three and one-half inch schedule 40 pipe, a nominal threeinch schedule 40 pipe, a nominal threeinch schedule 80 pipe, or a two and one-half inch schedule 40 pipe, defining a firstouter surface 28 and a firstinner surface 30, with the firstinner surface 30 further defining a firstinner diameter 32, and a firsthollow cavity 34. Thesecond conduit 18 is preferably also a cylindrical hollow or solid pipe having a secondouter surface 36 which defines a secondouter diameter 38. Both the first andsecond conduits handle 22 is preferably attached to thefirst clamp assembly 20 and thefirst conduit 16 to help prevent theclamp assembly 20 and theprop 10 from becoming disassembled during shipping or handling. - The
second conduit 18 is slidably positioned in the firsthollow cavity 34 defined by thefirst conduit 16 in a telescoping relationship. Therefore, the secondouter diameter 38 of thesecond conduit 18 is less than the firstinner diameter 32 of thefirst conduit 16. - Although cylindrically-shaped conduits (pipes) are preferred, alternatively-shaped conduits are also contemplated. Moreover, for reasons discussed below, it has been discovered that a first length L1 and a second length L2 should be selected as a function of seam height to obtain maximum benefits and allow for maximum overlap of the
first conduit 16 andsecond conduit 18 when the conduits are fully nested together. - The
first clamp assembly 20 is positioned adjacent to the secondouter surface 36 of thesecond conduit 18. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, thefirst clamp assembly 20 preferably includes afirst split conduit 40 defining a first splitinner surface 42 and a first splitouter surface 44, asecond split conduit 46 defining a second splitinner surface 48 and a second splitouter surface 50, and at least onebolt 52 having an outer surface compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used. Because cylindrically-shaped conduits are shown, thebolt 52 has aU-shaped portion 54 and two threadedlegs 56. A brace having an outer surface compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used, such as an arch-shapedbrace 58, defines first andsecond leg orifices 60, 62 (FIG. 2 only). Two internally threadednuts 64 individually engage each threadedleg 56, and hardened or frictionless washers (not shown) may also be used in conjunction with the threaded nuts 64. The frictionless washers aid in torquing the threaded nuts 64. Thefirst split conduit 40 and thesecond split conduit 46 are each preferably made from metal, such as steel, having a thickness of approximately ⅛ to ¾ inch. The U-shaped bolt orbolts 52, the arch-shapedbrace 58, and the internally threaded nuts 64 are also preferably made from metal or other suitable material. - As shown generally in the combination of FIGS. 2 and 3, the first split
inner surface 42 of thefirst split conduit 40 and the second splitinner surface 48 of thesecond split conduit 46 are each respectively positioned partially around the secondouter surface 36 of thesecond conduit 18. TheU-shaped portion 54 of the U-shaped bolt orbolts 52 is positioned adjacent to the first splitouter surface 44 of thefirst split conduit 40. Each threadedleg 56 of eachU-shaped bolt 52 extends through the respective first orsecond leg orifices brace 58. When the threaded nuts 64 are tightened in the conventional manner, such as by clockwise rotation, theU-shaped portion 54 of theU-shaped bolt 52 exerts a force on thefirst split conduit 40, while the arch-shapedbrace 58 exerts a force on thesecond split conduit 46. In turn, the first andsecond split conduits outer surface 36 defined by thesecond conduit 18. - Because the
first clamp assembly 20 is a combination of pieces, thefirst clamp assembly 20 can be vibrated loose during shipping. To solve this problem, as shown in FIG. 3, theU-shaped portion 54 of the U-shaped bolt orbolts 52 is tack welded 66 or otherwise attached to thefirst split conduit 40. As shown in FIG. 1, and as discussed above, ahandle 22 may also be tack welded 66 or otherwise connected to both thefirst conduit 16 and theclamp assembly 20. - Referring to FIG. 1, the first and
second bearing plates yieldable prop 10 or non-attached, self-seating dome or volcano-type plates (24), which adjust for an uneven mine roof or mine tunnel floor or any combination herein described. Other types of bearing devices may also be used. For example, a C-shaped channel can be used to abut a roof beam. The readily detachable dome or volcano-type plates are advantageous because they allow theprop 10 to be easily dragged or otherwise handled within the cramped confines of a mine tunnel. Weight of theprop 10 is also reduced. - Because the
yieldable prop 10 is adjustable in overall height due to the telescoping arrangement of thefirst conduit 16 and thesecond conduit 18, ajack assembly 68 is used to adjust the overall height or length of theyieldable prop 10. Onesuitable jack assembly 68 is shown in FIG. 4. Thejack assembly 68 generally includes ajack body 70 having afirst jack end 72 and asecond jack end 74, apiston 76 having aplunger 78 and apiston arm 80, ajack clamp 82, a base 84 defining a firstpartial orifice 86, and aguide 88 defining a secondpartial orifice 90. Thejack body 70 has afluid inlet opening 92 and further houses theplunger 78 of thepiston 76. Thepiston arm 80 is partially housed in thejack body 70 and partially extends away from thesecond jack end 74 of thejack body 70. Theguide 88 is positioned adjacent to thefirst jack end 72 of thejack body 70. Thebase 84 is positioned at the other end of thepiston arm 80, opposite theplunger 78. Thesecond clamp assembly 82 is positioned on thepiston arm 80 adjacent to thesecond jack end 74 of thejack body 70. - In the preferred embodiment, the
piston 76 is pneumatically or hydraulically driven. When a force is exerted on one side of theplunger 78, thepiston arm 80 extends away from thejack body 70. When the force is removed or if force is applied to the other side of theplunger 78, thepiston arm 80 retracts into thejack body 70. - FIG. 5 shows the
jack clamp 82 in greater detail. Thejack clamp 82 may include aclamp plate 94, apivot arm 96, apivot pin 98, ahook 100, asecond handle 102, and alatch bar 104. Theclamp plate 94 defines aclamp orifice 106 which, referring also to FIG. 4, receives thesecond jack end 74 of thejack body 70 and permits thepiston arm 80 to pass through theclamp plate 94. Theclamp plate 94 further defines one section 108 of a partialsecond conduit orifice 110. Thepivot arm 96, pivotally connected to theclamp plate 94 via thepivot pin 98, defines anothersection 112 of the partialsecond conduit orifice 110. Thehook 100 is attached to thepivot arm 96, thesecond handle 102 is pivotally attached to theclamp plate 94, and thelatch bar 104 is connected to thesecond handle 102. - When the
second handle 102 is moved in a first direction, indicated by arrow A1, thelatch bar 104 moves in a second direction, indicated by arrow A2, which allows thelatch bar 104 to clear thehook 100. This allows thepivot arm 96 to pivot in the third or fourth directions, as indicated by arrows A3 and A4, aboutpivot pin 98. When thepivot arm 96 is moved in the fourth direction A4, thelatch bar 104 can be positioned in engagement with thehook 100, and thesecond handle 102 may be moved in a fifth direction, indicated by arrow A5, thus releasably clamping thesecond clamp assembly 82 around thesecond conduit 18. - One method of installing the
yieldable prop 10 will now be discussed. In an installation mode, as shown in FIG. 6, theyieldable prop 10 is positioned horizontally on asupport surface 114, such as a mine tunnel floor. Thejack assembly 68 is then removably connected to theyieldable prop 10 via thejack clamp 82. Theguide 88 partially encompasses thefirst conduit 16. Thebase 84 is positioned adjacent to thesecond bearing plate 26. - As shown in FIG. 7, the
yieldable prop 10 is then lifted into a perpendicular orientation with respect to thesupport surface 114. It is noted that the installation position of theyieldable prop 10 may be reversed, such that thefirst bearing plate 24 is positioned adjacent to thesupport surface 114. - In the orientation shown in FIG. 7, the
second bearing plate 26 may be positioned adjacent to thesupport surface 114. Pressurized fluid, such as pneumatic or hydraulic fluid, is then allowed to enter thejack body 70. The pressurized fluid forces thepiston arm 80 away from thejack body 70 and telescopes thefirst conduit 16 along thesecond conduit 18. A chain C having a predetermined length may be attached to thefirst conduit 16 and to the bearingplate 26 to indicate a desired extension length. It should be readily apparent to one skilled in the art that if the force acting on the plunger 78 (FIG. 4) is greater than the force required to crush or fragment the material which constitutes the mine roof or the mine floor, then the bearingplates - As shown in FIG. 8, once the
yieldable prop 10 has been telescoped to its desired length, the threaded nuts 64 are then torqued to approximately 300 foot pounds. The torquing of the threaded nuts 64 clamps the first andsecond split conduits 40, 46 (FIGS. 3 and 4) around thesecond conduit 18 and temporarily prevents thesecond conduit 18 from telescoping back inside thefirst conduit 16. At this point, thejack assembly 68 can be removed by moving thesecond handle 102 of thejack clamp 82 in the manner previously discussed above, such that thelatch bar 104 can clear thehook 100 and thepivot arm 96 can be pivoted away from the clamp plate 94 (FIG. 5). Once tensioned, theyieldable prop 10 will retain its original tension until a compression or loading force acts on theyieldable prop 10. - As shown in FIG. 9, as a compression load acts to compress the
yieldable prop 10, such as a shifting mine tunnel roof, theclamp assembly 20 will slip and thesecond conduit 18 will gradually telescope back into thefirst conduit 16. Further compression of theyieldable prop 10 may drive thefirst conduit 16 into thefirst clamp assembly 20. At this point, further loading may begin to buckle the first andsecond conduits first conduit 16. The buckling of the first andsecond conduits first conduit 16 and thesecond conduit 18 substantially overlap one another. During testing, it was observed that buckling may occur at a point along thefirst conduit 16, where there was not an overlap of thefirst conduit 16 and thesecond conduit 18. Also, increasing wall thickness of the first andsecond conduits yieldable prop 10. - A second embodiment yieldable prop10 a is generally shown in FIG. 10. The second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, with like reference numerals indicating like parts and the previous discussion regarding bearing plates herein incorporated in its entirety. However, one difference between the first embodiment
yieldable prop 10 and the second embodiment yieldable prop 10 a is that thefirst clamp assembly 20 is removed and replaced with a generally cylindrically-shapedcollar 116 and one or morecollapsible inserts first conduit 16 and thesecond bearing plate 26 or, conversely, between thesecond conduit 18 andfirst bearing plate 24 if the prop 10 a is reversed. Thecollar 116 may have the same outer diameter as theinserts inserts - The second embodiment yieldable prop10 a is designed to be adjustable in the A6 direction, as shown in FIG. 10. The yieldable prop 10 a is preferably made at a predetermined overall length which is dependent upon the distance between a mine roof and a mine floor. For the purpose of example only, a six foot high mine passageway may require a five foot, eight inch prop 10 a. To help keep the various pieces together during shipping, a
handle 22 may be added to thefirst conduit 16 and a bearingplate 26. As noted above with respect to the first embodimentyieldable prop 10, the bearingplates handle 22 may also be connected to theinsert 118 b. - Installation of the second embodiment yieldable prop10 a is straightforward. The prop 10 a is erected so that the first and
second conduits support surface 114 or any other two opposed surfaces. Because the prop 10 a is made slightly shorter than the distance between the mine roof MR andsupport surface 114,compressible material 120, such as wood or other suitable material, is forced between thefirst bearing plate support surface 114. - If the mine roof MR shifts and applies a compression load in the A6 direction, the force of the compression load is generally transferred to the
compressible material 120, the bearingplates first conduit 16, thesecond conduit 18, and thecollar 116. In turn, thecollar 116 exerts a force against the insert or inserts 118 a, 118 b. - The
collar 116 is preferably made from a durable material, such as steel. The insert or inserts 118 a, 118 b are preferably each made from one gauge of steel having a predetermined yield value or different gauges of steel each having individual predetermined yield values. Therefore, theinserts insert Inserts insert 118 b. In this configuration, insert 118 a will compress beforeinsert 118 b. In compression tests, inserts made from A513 tubing and having a thickness of approximately 0.120 inch yielded when subjected to a compression force of approximately fifty tons. It has been found that theinserts inserts - A commercially
available jack assembly 122 is shown in FIG. 11 and is modified in FIGS. 12-14. Thejack assembly 122 is preferably a manual jack-type support, such as the Model A9225 commercially available from SIMPLEX, Broadview, Ill. and herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. Thejack assembly 122 generally includes astock base 122 a, adowel 122 b connected to thestock base 122 a, amanual ratchet jack 122 c attached to thedowel 122 b, and a stock head 122 d connected to themanual ratchet jack 122 c. Thejack assembly 122 is used primarily with the first embodimentyieldable prop 10, subject to the modifications shown generally in FIGS. 12-14. - FIG. 12 shows a
second guide 88 a defining apost receiving orifice 124 and the secondpartial orifice 90. As shown in FIG. 13, thesecond guide 88 a replaces the stock head 122 d which is included with the Model A9225 support, with thepartial orifice 90 receiving thefirst conduit 16. Ahandle 126 is also offset at an angle α with respect to centerline CL, instead of being substantially aligned with centerline CL. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 14, thesecond embodiment base 84 a also defines apost receiving orifice 124 and a firstpartial orifice 86. - The second embodiment jack assembly, which is herein defined as the combination of the modified
jack assembly 122, thesecond guide 88 a, and thesecond embodiment base 84 a, is raised and lowered by themanual ratchet jack 122 c. The operation of the second embodiment jack assembly is used for substantially the same purpose as the first embodiment jack assembly discussed above, namely, the expanding of theprop 10. A hook and latch strap may be used to temporarily secure the second embodiment jack assembly to theprop 10. - As shown in FIG. 15, a
first split conduit 40 a defining a first splitinner surface 42 a and a first splitouter surface 44 a and asecond split 46 a conduit defining a second split inner surface 48 a and a second splitouter surface 50 a can also be used with the first and second splitinner surfaces 42 a, 48 a havingfriction members 128, such as tack welds, attached thereto. In this latter embodiment, it has been found that only one U-shaped bolt (discussed below) is required and thefriction members 128 gouge into thefirst conduit 16 to help resist compression. - As shown in FIGS. 16, 16a, and 16 b, a wedge and
housing combination 130 can also be used to provide predetermined loading. As shown in greater detail in FIG. 16a, thewedge 132 is preferably a hollow cylindrical member having a height WH and a tapered outer diameter tapering to a base level outside diameter. Thewedge 132 is attached to the external surface of thesecond conduit 18 by hardened threads, friction, clamping, welding, or other suitable method. Thehousing 134, shown in detail in FIG. 16b, has a substantially static outer diameter, but includes an inner diameter that tapers to an intermediate internal diameter. Alip 136 is defined at the base level inner diameter of thehousing 134, wherein thelip 136 and tapered inner diameter of thehousing 134 define arace 138 that receives thewedge 132. Adjacent to therace 138, thehousing 134 defines an internal cavity IC that receivessecond conduit 18. Thehousing 134 is positioned immediately adjacent to one end of thefirst conduit 16, and when adjusted to the desired height, prevents thesecond conduit 18 from substantially further entering thefirst conduit 16. - Referring again to FIG. 16, when the
wedge 132 andhousing 134 are employed, thehousing 134 exerts a force on thewedge 132 and retards movement of thesecond conduit 18 with respect to thefirst conduit 16. - Another embodiment yieldable prop10 b is generally shown in FIG. 17. This embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, with like reference numerals indicating like parts and the previous discussion regarding bearing plates herein incorporated in its entirety.
- In this embodiment,
first clamp assembly 20 is replaced with asecond clamp assembly 220. Thesecond clamp assembly 220 is positioned adjacent to the secondouter surface 36 of thesecond conduit 18. Aring 222 is slidably positioned around thesecond conduit 18. Thehandle 22 is attached to the firsthollow conduit 16 and thering 222 to help prevent thesecond clamp assembly 220 and theprop 10 from becoming disassembled during shipping or handling. - The
second clamp assembly 220 includes ahousing 224, awedge 226, abolt 228, and anut 230. Thehousing 224 is positioned on top of and/or around thefirst conduit 16 adjacent to oneend 232 of thefirst conduit 16. Thewedge 226 engages or is attached to the secondouter surface 36 of thesecond conduit 18. Thewedge 226 is configured to engage thehousing 224 to prevent thesecond conduit 18 from further entering thefirst conduit 16, as discussed above. - The
wedge 226 may be configured as thewedge 132 discussed above. Alternatively, and preferably, thewedge 226 is a two piece constriction including afirst wedge member 234 and asecond wedge member 236. Thefirst wedge member 234 and thesecond wedge member 236 form a generally hollow cylindrical member having a tapered outer diameter. Thefirst wedge member 234 and thesecond wedge member 236 are attached to theouter surface 36 of thesecond conduit 18 by clamping, welding, friction (from the housing 224), or other suitable method. Thewedge 226 preferably includes a threadedinner surface 238. The threadedform 238 improves the grip of thewedge 226 on thesecond conduit 18. - The
housing 224 has aninner surface 240 compatible with an outer shape of the conduit used. Because cylindrically-shaped conduits are typically used (as shown in the drawings), thehousing 224 is preferably generally C-shaped with opposed ends 242. A pair ofparallel legs 244 extend from the opposed ends 242 of thehousing 224. Eachleg 244 includes abolt opening 246 configured to receive thebolt 228 therethrough. Thenut 230 is received on thebolt 228 and may be torqued to a calibrated load. Thebolt openings 246 may includerecesses 246 a for the seating of a bolt head 228 a and/or the nuts 230. The calibrated load is determined by a calibration curve plotting nut torque to load (residual or maintained). Thesecond clamp assembly 220 will not maintain 100% of the applied load to thehousing 224 andwedge 226. - Because the
second clamp assembly 220 is a combination of pieces, thesecond clamp assembly 220 can be vibrated loose during shipping. To solve this problem, aring tie 250 is removably positioned between thering 222 and thesecond clamp assembly 220 to hold thewedge 226 in an engaged relationship with thehousing 224. - The
prop 10 may be set by hand. Alternatively, to install theprop 10, ajack assembly jack interface 252 is connected to either thefirst conduit 16 or thesecond conduit 18. Thejack interface 252 may be a ring configured to interact with the jack assembly. - While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure. The presently preferred embodiments described herein are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the invention which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.
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